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irseg · 02-21-2005, 12:37 AM

Mustang SVO / 87-88 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe. 2.3 4-cyl turbo, ~190hp/240tq from the factory (and a tough-as-nails engine that will withstand a LOT of boost, as in ~24 psi), all except a minority of the T-Birds were 5-speed manual, RWD, they're both on the Fox chassis which means a lot of Mustang chassis/suspension parts will bolt up (however they all came with things like 4-wheel disc brakes, improved suspension geometry, etc). The Thunderbirds even had ABS which was quite rare back then.

I had an '88 T-Bird. It was well ahead of its time, and a lot of fun to drive. I always got the most puzzled looks from people who would hop in and see the manual shifter and 18 psi factory boost gauge--not something you'd expect from a big 80s Ford!

I also noticed in my travels to WI that you can't spit without hitting an F-Body with a for sale sign in it. I'm sure you can find one of those pretty cheap, they're fun cars.

02-21-2005, 12:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
irseg Junkie Location: Florida	Mustang SVO / 87-88 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe. 2.3 4-cyl turbo, ~190hp/240tq from the factory (and a tough-as-nails engine that will withstand a LOT of boost, as in ~24 psi), all except a minority of the T-Birds were 5-speed manual, RWD, they're both on the Fox chassis which means a lot of Mustang chassis/suspension parts will bolt up (however they all came with things like 4-wheel disc brakes, improved suspension geometry, etc). The Thunderbirds even had ABS which was quite rare back then. I had an '88 T-Bird. It was well ahead of its time, and a lot of fun to drive. I always got the most puzzled looks from people who would hop in and see the manual shifter and 18 psi factory boost gauge--not something you'd expect from a big 80s Ford! I also noticed in my travels to WI that you can't spit without hitting an F-Body with a for sale sign in it. I'm sure you can find one of those pretty cheap, they're fun cars.